HBP, I don't have any experience with the TH rods (not yet anyways) just wondering though if you've used any similar rods for mooching? reason I ask is I have a Loomis 1025 (8-17) and tried mooching with it once, it was pretty much maxed out (imho) with 2 oz. of lead, I prefer 4.
My Kenai Killer (12-25) is probably my lightest action, decent mooching rod.
Just something to consider, good fishin.